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Bussey Road was a scheme carried out to redevelop council land within a residential setting to provide modern, sustainable homes which would blend in with the existing housing and flats. The scheme proposed consisted of two phases, the first being 18 Flats. The second, eight two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom houses (proposed build 2011). Phase one was produced in accordance with the Greater Norwich Housing Development’s individual specifications as well as meeting SDS standards and Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Partners: Flagship Housing Association
Agent: Oxbury & Co
Architect: Richard Pike Associates
Engineer: Scott Wilson
Contract Value: £1.9 million
Completion: (Phase One) August 2010
Description
Phase one comprised of eighteen 2-bedroom 3 person general needs flats constructed in three block of six, three storeys high and using traditional timber frame construction on strip foundations. The residents of the flats benefit from the PV panels situated on the roof’s via the feed in tariff meters to the communal areas. Heating systems were conventional gas boiler wet systems. This scheme achieved Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. Because of the neighbouring pre school play group our first priority was the completion of a new play area at a value £96k which has proved very popular with the local children. The project was a 45 week build programme and was delivered on time and within budget.
Added Value
The project gained a Considerate Constructors Scheme “Beyond Compliance” award recognising our regular communications with the nearby Community Hall as well as our commitment to being a good neighbour to local residents, site cleanliness and safety, respecting the environment and being responsible and accountable whilst working on this scheme. In addition to the above we were able to support the local Greenfields Playgroup by donating £100 to help them pay for new art and craft equipment for the toddlers attending the playgroup to use. This scheme also supporting the learning and development of one bricklaying apprentice who was nearing completion of his NVQ Level 2 training, as well as one carpentry apprentice who was just starting his NVQ Level 3 qualification.
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